Current Events

Decisions Shut Door on Bush Clean up Air Steps.

WTF?
Any major steps by the Bush administration to control air pollution or reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases came to a dead end on Friday, the combined result of a federal court ruling and a decision by the head of the Environmental protection Agency.
The E.P.A. has said this plan Bush was making had fatal flaws for regulating the heat trapping gasses like carbon dioxide. Stated that it would be an expanision of the authority it has. Well i really dont want our planet DIEING! so expand your authority.
Stehpen Johnson relayed his message he has been trying to get across for months that they do not intend to impose on any controls on emmisons that can cause climate change. Bushs admidistation was attacked by saying that they have not reduced any air pollution so far.The main debate is wheater these gases are harming our health or not. Besides that fact I think any progress or ideas considering controlling pollution and clean air should stay firm.

Group Shots.

Self Portrait.

I am a happy person it defines me. One more picture comming havent finished the editing, prob gonna be my fave

My baby. Bentley, and

I love Vampires.

So.. Me as good as I can show you.

Current Events

Obama Calls Kanye West 'Jackass'

On live air at the VMA's Kanye West rudely interrupted Taylor Swift as she was receiving the award for Best Female Video. During a CNBC interview with President Obama the topic arose and Obama called Kanye a Jackass. BY FAR the best thing Obama has said all year! Terry Moran posted a tweet before the official release of the statement but shortly took it off apologizing to the White house. Why wouldn't you put something real on TV?? Everything on there is fake so exploiting something real is beautiful! I love real argument and also the fact that Kanye got put in his place for being rude and disrespectful! Just because he is a great artist does not mean he should do what he did. Boo on him.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/09/15/obama-calls-kanye-west-a-jackass

New Moon Movie and Twilight Movie

TWILIGHT! New Moon. Cant wait

I am obsessed with Twilight. So gonna give you some news about the movie. New Moon is expected to reach theaters 11.20.09 SO EXCITED! At the VMA's they showed the extended trailer of New Moon. It was beautiful. Also There has been talk about the Movie Eclipse where Edward and Bella get married. Well the talk is that in real life Kristen and Robert are getting married???? My roommates dreams would be shattered but their chemistry online is electric!!!! So there is always something to look forward to with how much Twilight blew up.

Portrait Photographers

Annie Leibovitz an American photographer known for her eye catching portr

aits of photographers, this particular photo is John Lennon and Yoko Ono hours after this photo was taken John Lennon was murdered. 1980

Annies first intention was to become a painter but after being introduced to photography she changed to that medium. Her first commercial job was at Rolling Stone. Annie shot the 6 month concert tour of the Rolling Stones and

was also praised for her photographs of Olympians in 1996 at the Summer Games. I think Annies work is very bold and expressive, her portraits are beautiful.

www.areaofdesign.com/ americanicons/leibovitz.htm

intervention.org/ artlinks2.htm

Richard Avedon an American Photographer beginning his career in

1942 as taking identification pictures for the

Merchant Marines. he used his Rolleiflex that was given to him by his father In 1944 he began working as an advertising photographer for a department store but was quickly discovered by Alexey Brodovitch, the art director for the fashion magazine Harpers Bazaar. In 1946 Avedon set up his own studio producing work for Vogue and Life. Avedon used emotion in his photographs unlike the norm of fashion being emotionless and indifferent to the camera he really changes the idea of fashion photograph and fine art.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Avedon

http://www.ianphillips-mclaren.com/

Originally from Scotland Ian started out young at the age of 18 DJing and studying photography in his scond year of his studies the BBC made a TV program about him called "a Stlye of Ones Own" He then became a resident at the Glasgow school of Art in 1990. After doing an album cover for Wet Wet Wet he did some work for Vidal Sassoon which were published in American Vogue. Ian is known for his natural style and the way he captures the actual person.

August Sander From Germany started his work in 1910 his aim was to shoot German life and Man in the Twentieth Century. Most of his photographs show the individuals in work clothes and their work environments.

I love the look of old photography thats why August caught my eye I think its purely natural and to have them in a work setting gives you no illusion.

http://www.masters-of-fine-art-photography.com/02/artphotogallery/photographers/august_sander_01.html

I want this.

I want this necklace for my birthday which is Tuesday, Ill be 21! Kurt Halsey is my FAVE so ya... anyone wanna be generous? 

Current Events

Obama Aides Aim to Simplify and Scale Back Health Bills

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/health/policy/03care.html?_r=1&ref=us

Still...... talking about Health Care, which honestly should have been a main priority from square one. Being a person without health insurance this subject is a biggie. Since the election Obama has said to better the Health care system, unfortunately haven't seen anything but hopefully something will get done. This article is basically telling us that Obamas idea didn't work so hes throwing it into someone else's hands? Aren't we trying to better the nation? Dunno but i defiantly do not like paying 3000 dollars for an emergency room visit for almost having a heart attack that was necessary... So lets hope i can give more updates on some things being done not just talked about.

Customers Angered as iPhones Overload AT&T

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/technology/companies/03att.html?ref=technology

Iphones rule. period.

Maybe in bigger areas where more network is being used this article can be relevant but not in commerce,TX. I use my i phone daily and for everything, my whole life is one the thing. sad that technology has taken over the world but i phone users need to realize we have mini computers not just a phone. we have everything in one little hand held device.

Current events that caught my eye.

peace.love.chio.

Questionnaire

1. Name, phone #, and e-mail:

Emily Jacks, 903.408.0338, ejacks@leo.tamu-commerce.edu or tomstamucommerce@gmail.com

2. What’s your major? What year will you graduate?

Photography, 2011

3. Why did you choose a photography class (or photography as a major), and what do you hope to learn from school in general and this class specifically?

I absolutely love photography and Art one day I hope to have my own business

4. What are your goals after graduation? Please list your goals in reverse order, starting five years out, then three, two, one, and six months.

I have been checking out Graduate schools already, my dream would be to attend SVA in NewYork but ive also been looking at St. Edwards in Austin.

5. What artists, musicians, photographers, writers, movies, books have influenced you/your work?

Kurt Halsey is my favorite artist at this time, Ansel Adams, Walker Evans are two photographers i like, music: bob dylan, robert adams, the beatles, ben harper, willie nelson, the shack is an amazing book.

6. Where do you get information about current national and international events?

from the school wedsite usually

7. Are there any important websites that you are referencing for art/photo competitions and/or information?

check out thirdfloorphoto.blogspot.com

8. What museums and/or galleries have you been to in the past year?

dallas modern, hype 101 was an Art show my brother was in in dallas

9. Have you had any photo projects and/ or training in the past?

yes, with school and i worked or the schools photographer for a little bit

10. What is the value of art for the artist?

its there own self.

11. What is the value of art for the audience?

they get to see that person in a whole different light

12. Is photography a vocation or an avocation?

you have to have a certain outlook but it really could be anyones calling

13. What is your passion?

life. in general.

14.What are you afraid of? What makes you uncomfortable?

i am afraid of tornados, cemeterys, and being alone.

15. Do you have a passport?

yes i dont have it with me but i was supposed to go to ibiza spain this summer but plans changed.